A new year begins, and also a new season of the HG Safari tours around Opensim! Week 1 was on Wednesday. Join us next Wednesday at 12 noon Grid time if you'd like! In the meantime here are a few recent posts on the HG Safari blog.
A bit of info about how Safari trips work, as a refresher
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/safari-returns.html
Looking back through the past year of safarying around the place - here are some 2025 highlights, have you been to all these places yet?
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/12/safari-25.html
The HG Safari calendar for the new year
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/12/calendar-views.html
A nice light opening event on Littlefield to get us all back in the mood for hypergridding. The great Camryn Darkstone showed us around her creation, Luminaria
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/light-entertainment....
Our second stop of the new year was an art overload of the best kind
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/daydream-believers.h...

3 PM to 5 PM grid time - Today @ Abyss Club DJ Diamondz from Downunder for a special set ! Hailing from Australia, DJ Diamondz is a passionate music lover who brings the beats to every event. With a unique blend of genres, she creates an unforgettable atmosphere on the dance floor! Pangea-Grid.

✨ GRAND OPENING PARTY ✨
Tonight at 12:00 AM SLT, 9pm Spanish time Mall Anunnaki will be filled with style, mystery, and elegance.

We invite you to celebrate the opening of TENEBRA DESIGN 🖤 and ELEGAN-T ✨
Two new stores arriving to set trends with unique, sophisticated designs full of personality.

📍Mall Anunnaki : hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Anunnaki%20World%20...
🕘 Today – 12 am SLT
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✨ GRAN FIESTA DE INAUGURACIÓN ✨
Esta noche a las 12AM SLT PM, 21h hora Española el Mall Anunnaki se llena de estilo, misterio y elegancia.

Te invitamos a celebrar la apertura de TENEBRA DESIGN 🖤 y ELEGAN-T ✨
Dos nuevas tiendas que llegan para marcar tendencia con diseños únicos, sofisticados y llenos de personalidad.

📍 Mall Anunnaki: hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Anunnaki%20World%20...
🕘 Hoy – 12 am SLT

Tenebra Design & Elegan-T

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (DANCE) to the BEATS!!!.

Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Wake Up with DeeJay Sofee! this Morning.

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (DANCE) to the BEATS!!!.

Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

See you there! :-))

Khiron Ametza Live
1 pm @ Starfleet Infinity
Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Become enchanted by KHIRON AMETZA, who has been singing in virtual worlds for a dozen years! Khiron is Fun & Friendly and WOW what a voice! A provocative singer with a lifetime of professional RL musicianship in Brazil. Contemporary Ballads, 70's & 80's, 90's, 00's, Rock, Disco, and more. Famous covers and fun danceable tunes!

http://login.zetaworlds.com/
Region: Infinity
Location: 880, 887,2001

hop://login.zetaworlds.com/Infinity/880/887/2001

Dragons, new and never seen before -- even more coming today.
Lots of Animals, land or sea :)
Gothic items, from wall decoration to bench and table.

All items are resized for best viewing options, of course you can resize all to the desired size.
Enjoy
hop://hg.ansjelagrid.com:28002/Eternity/685/644/24

Zoree Jupiter singing LIVE @ Speakeasy Swinghard! 11:00am
Zoree is
a truly incredible live singer with a wide variety of music and
a voice that ranges from soft, sultry & sexy to ready to rock
your socks! Don't miss her events, every other Thursday, 11am Grid time!
Dress is casual to semi formal.
Map us at: alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Events

SECURITY: How your grid CAN handle HG traveler assets.

Opensimulator documentation is available but how many of us fully utilize it?

I have a confession to make: I feel like a complete imbecile! I followed instructions on some klutz of a website which gave me instructions on running a standalone grid... GREAT... everything is up and running smoothly. Now lets build some worlds and secure my....

EGAD! Suddenly, it dawned on me, I have been using this software for years and I did not completely READ THE F⭐⭐⭐ING MANUAL!

As a refugee from several worlds, my hosting journey began with a standalone setup, where I was blissfully unaware of the complexities involved in the handling of assets from hypergrid travelers. As a former Kitely merchant, I am looking into ways people can interact with my creations without taking them. Out of ignorance, I took the wrong security measures.

One of the common misconceptions that led to limitations, such as banning prim or mesh attachments (to avoid cheating) at Dismayland, is the belief that the server must download and store visitor assets to display them properly. This is not entirely true. By applying specific precautions, you can prevent visitor assets from being stored or affecting your environment.

So if you do not want "SL-Lara" on your grid, or you do not want the rot from someone's full suitcase, you can rest in the comfort of knowing their assets will not infect your world if you take the following precautions...

Restricting the ability for hypergrid visitors to rez objects or execute scripts is crucial. By doing so, you can effectively ensure that their assets are not saved in your database, significantly reducing the risks of unwanted modifications or overwrites. This approach provides a balanced way to maintain control over your creations while still offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy your content visually.

By understanding how asset management works in OpenSim and applying the correct security measures, you can create an environment that respects the creative efforts of your residents while sharing the beauty of your virtual worlds with others.

This approach is not without caveats: when you travel to other worlds, you WILL appear as a blob while your viewer shows you a cached appearance. It will not stop copycats, the most determined rippers can easily grab what is seen, but without your code and hidden assets, those useless rips end up in stuff boxes, wasting valuable server resources. There is nothing I enjoy more than making clever obstacles in today's virtual 'Wild Wild West'!

TL;DR: When we share knowledge openly and freely, EVERYONE BENEFITS.

DJ YANA Today Early Morning Breakfast At AMV . Bringing you a Fusion of World Rhythms,Tribal Power, Epic Classical and High Energy Beats.
From Now Till 8 am grid time, Come and join us Everybody is welcome .

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

Freitag 9.1.2026
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 20:00 Uhr

Wieder mal ein Freitag
mit Anachron am Microphon

Ende ca. 22:00 Uhr.
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon

Friday, January 9, 2026
Rock-House
with DJ Anachron

Starts at 8:00 PM
Another Friday night
with Anachron on the mic
Ends around 10:00 PM
Hypergrid: dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon

🔥 Fresh Drop in der Little City! 🔥

Die Streetwear-Evolution geht weiter!
Wir freuen uns riesig,
euch die neuesten Styles in der Little City präsentieren zu dürfen.
Ab sofort bei uns eingetroffen:
Die exklusive Lara X und Legacy Kollektion!

DJ TED Today At the Morning Breakfast Show At AMV . Now til 8 am
Come Join us Today .Tunes of the best 100 hits Albums from now till back in those days . Also Birthday Bethany today so double joy . Everybody is welcome

We're making progress! Today we finished the spike, which can drain 10, 25, or even 40 liters of vital fluid. I'll add the video of the spike once I've finished the Soul Reaper, which is the next step. I apologize for the delay, but between my day job, family life, and other commitments besides OpenSimulator, I haven't been able to find much time to dedicate to it. You can watch the video of what I've already accomplished, keeping in mind that the spike wasn't finished at the time of filming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQJIaxfVj_Q

Thank you for your patience.

Now check out this little beauty!! It's a lamp that is two lovers dancing in front of a heart shaped moon, ahh but there is more; it is also musical and plays some very sweet love songs. So, lights, camera, action and create your very own gorgeous love adventure with this beautiful lamp by yours truly! You will find it in the Holidays & Season's section of the mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

Well Christmas 2025 is over and now belongs to the ages, 2025 is over and belongs to the ages as we continue endlessly moving forward and growing, but not to despair about what is gone, no we celebrate so much in the year to come, especially those we LOVE the most - friends, family, and our significant other, and so with that in mind I have created some "VALENTINES" items for y'all! They are found in the Holidays & Seasons section of the Mall. Drop by and check them out. I'm putting the Valentines stuff out early because we who own the grid are moving this month and well we have a month's worth of packing and scheduling and address changes, utilities to turn off and utilities to turn on, I'm sure if you've done any moving you know how very busy it can be. And well, I didn't want to let you down and miss making Valentines stuff for y'all to enjoy. C'mon over and check it out and there will be more very soon. Blessings and much love, Lavia!

🕯️ TENEBRA DESIGN 🕯️
Forjando sombras, creando leyendas

En las profundidades del land Anunnaki, donde la oscuridad y la fantasía se entrelazan, surge Tenebra Design.
Una tienda creada para almas antiguas, aventureros y señores del rol.

⚔️ Mobiliario gótico y medieval
🏰 Diseños dignos de castillos, criptas y tabernas
🩸 Estilo oscuro para historias épicas y campañas legendarias

Cada pieza cuenta una historia.
Cada espacio se convierte en un escenario.

🔮 Tenebra Design – Donde la oscuridad toma forma 🔮
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🕯️ TENEBRA DESIGN 🕯️
Forging Shadows, Creating Legends

In the depths of the Anunnaki land, where darkness and fantasy intertwine, Tenebra Design emerges.

A shop created for ancient souls, adventurers, and role-playing lords.

⚔️ Gothic and Medieval Furniture
🏰 Designs worthy of castles, crypts, and taverns
🩸 Dark style for epic tales and legendary campaigns

Every piece tells a story.

Every space becomes a stage.

🔮 Tenebra Design – Where darkness takes shape 🔮

hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Anunnaki%20World%20... -
Ven a visitar nuestra nueva tienda, fiesta de apertura el Viernes 9 de Enero a las 12 am SLT.
Come visit our new store, opening party on Friday, January 9th at 12 am SLT.

✨ ELEGAN-T ✨
Donde el estilo trasciende mundos

En el corazón del land Anunnaki nace Elegan-T, la tienda de muebles que transforma cualquier espacio en una obra de arte.
Diseños únicos, sofisticados y pensados para quienes buscan distinción incluso dentro del juego.

🪑 Muebles modernos y elegantes
🏛️ Estilo, confort y personalidad
🌌 Perfectos para destacar en Anunnaki

No solo amuebles tu espacio…
haz que hable de ti.

🔹 Elegan-T – Elegancia que se siente, incluso en otro mundo 🔹
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✨ELEGAN-T✨
Where style transcends worlds

In the heart of the land of Anunnaki, Elegan-T is born, the furniture store that transforms any space into a work of art.

Unique designs, coveted and crafted for those who seek distinction, even within the game.

🪑 Modern and elegant furniture.

🏛️ Style, comfort, and personality.

🌌 Perfect for standing out in Anunnaki

Don't just furnish your space… make it capable of you.

🔹 Elegan-T – Elegance you can feel, even in another world 🔹

hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Anunnaki%20World%20...
Ven a visitar nuestra nueva tienda, fiesta de apertura el viernes 9 de Enero a las 12 am SLT.
Come visit our new store, opening party on Friday, January 9th at 12 AM SLT.

Khiron Ametza Singing Live
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Prepare to be mesmerized by the sensational live singer, Khiron Ametza. With her amazing voice and captivating stage presence, she will take you on a musical journey you won't want to miss. From heartfelt ballads to energetic songs to shake you in your chair!

3pm @ Barefoort Ballroom
Attire: Elegant Casual to Formal
http://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/
Region: Barefoot Lands
Location: 793, 804, 39
hop://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/Barefoot%20Lands/793/804/...

✨🧹 Epiphany Night – It's starting soon! 🧹✨

The magic of Epiphany is about to begin ✨
We'll be waiting for you in half an hour for a special evening of music, fun, and a festive atmosphere.

📍 Event on the Astralia Grid
🏝 Sim: hop://astralia.eu:8002/IsolaBella/97/94/22
🎶 Epiphany-themed night
🎉 Party, music, and the joy of being together

Alexsandra Benelli and DJ Max will be with you throughout the evening 🎧✨

Don't miss out... the Epiphany is already in flight 🧹🌙

hop://astralia.eu:8002/IsolaBella/97/94/22

MrMikie Live at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 6th Jan 12:00 PM to Tue 6th Jan 1:00 PM
MrMikie String - Mr Mikie String has been delighting audiences from Second Life to InWorldz to OpenSim for years and has an incredible smooth strong voice and a huge list of musical selections to choose from! We are so happy to have Mr Mikie join us with his charming wife Pattiak as two of AMVs residents! Come hear him live.

Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

DJ ARPONERA Birthday party
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
8:30 p.m. Paris time
11:30 AM (SL TIME,PST)
hop://bloodmoonpack.com:8002/Event%20Beach%20Club/128/128/...

Events page:
https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/events/view.php?id=27
https://opensimworld.com/events/131177

DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 30th Dec 6:00 AM to Tue 30th Dec 8:00 AM
DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/30...

< An Apple is an Apple > Exhibition @ Pixie's Pixels

Hello OpenSim residents,

Since I enjoy experimenting with AI, I decided to exhibit the test images. Under the motto < An Apple is an Apple >, you can see the different results of various AI image generators, all using the same prompt.

hop://lfgrid.com:8002/Littlefield%20East/134/72/25

Take a moment to visit my gallery in Littlefield East, listen to the atmospheric sounds there, and find a moment of deep inner peace and serenity.

If you like, you are welcome to take the image textures with you; I have put them up for sale for 0LFG$.

The older images on the theme of < OpenSim Snapshots vs. AI > can now be found on the 1st floor.

I hope the direct teleport to the gallery building works, as someone locked the entrance doors and lost the key while I was away. So until help arrives and someone opens the doors again with the spare key, the only way to get into the building is by teleport.

I apologize for this inconvenience.

Hi everyone! Today we start moving with friends. I found this woman's exercise videos a couple of years ago, and she is amazing. The movements are all low-impact and great for all of us over a certain age. This video focuses on the belly (core) and is done while sitting. Have a sturdy chair available. While it focuses on the core, she also gets the rest of your body moving.

We are starting with this video and will repeat doing these movements for the rest of January. We will add new ones in February. The idea, though, is to move, and we felt this was the perfect video to get us all started. You can move with us once a day or all three times and only do what is physically comfortable for you to do.

Our resolution this year is to get into better shape, and moving together will keep us accountable. It's too easy to say, "Oh, I'll do it tomorrow." We know how it is working on projects in-world and getting caught up in them, before you know it, you have been sitting for hours.

We are doing it 3x a day for 15 minutes. I'm sharing the video link so you can take a look at it, but we will be sharing our screen in the Daily Movement voice channel on the OpenSim Connect Discord Channel, that way, we can all do it together!

Please come in about 2 minutes before we start to get set upGridtimes 11am, - 2pm - 5pm Mon through Thursday 11am - 2pm Fridays

Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/wRVn7Aqzn7
youtube video: https://youtu.be/PKb8u32aQCw?si=iw_GGNwBBA3jqJIl

As we gear up for our first meeting of 2026 (next Tuesday, 10 am grid time), we want to encourage you to fill out our participation form! Let us know...what do you want to see in 2026? What do you want to present or teach? What projects are you working on?

Our first meeting of the year will be exploring these interests!

https://forms.gle/N5YCNn95ES2qiEiH6

DJ Dragon heute 17 bis 19 Uhr im Bikers Heaven mit Klassik Rock, Rock und Metal.
Nehmt Eure Freunde und kommt rüber zu Bikers Heaven.
Freu mich auf Euch
bis gleich
Dragon
DJane Dragon at Bikers Heaven TODAY 8 to 10 am gridtime playing
Classic Rock, Rock and Metal.
Take your friends and come over to Bikers Heaven and lets have some fun.
See you there
Dragon
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe Noctem/209/221/1496
IM for a teleport
Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
Join us at https://alternatemetaverse.